Whether it?s a classic dish like corn on the cob, sweet corn, or even something yummy like corn muffins?corn is a favorite veggie for kids and adults alike. But can babies eat corn" Here?s what you need to know before giving your baby corn for the first time.

Can babies eat corn"
Yes, babies can eat corn, according to Dr. Whitney Casares. ?Once babies start eating solid foods (at about four to six months of age), it's perfectly fine for them to eat corn,? she says.
However, babies cannot eat the vegetable in just any form. The doctor cautions against giving babies hard corn kernels until they are capable of chewing them thoroughly. She says, ?This usually occurs at about twelve to eighteen months of age.?
Much like any food you serve a baby, especially for the first time, it?s crucial to properly prepare it. ?When prepared in an age-appropriate method, corn can be a nutritious first food for babies,? says Katie Thomson, MS, RDN, co-founder and CEO of Square Baby. So, while babies might look interested when they see other people chomping on large cobs at your next family barbeque or gathering?it can be dangerous to just let them dig in without making it the right way so they can eat it safely.
Can babies digest corn"
Yes, babies can digest corn, but not the entire kernel. ?The outer shell of corn is made up of a tough fibrous shell of cellulose and isn?t digestible,? explains Thomson. ?However, the inside of a corn kernel, which is nutrient-packed, is digesti...